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Sharply restricting kids’ use of digital media is linked with problematic internet use — but it is still unclear why.
One biblical verse bans tattoos, but the full story of Christianity’s relationship with body modification is more complicated.
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On issues and policies in which government has a serious role – taxes, immigration, the state of the economy and even…
While people rely less on TV for their daily news than they used to, it remains influential − and the TV storytelling…
The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling could create new risks for unwary investors – and a new reason for them to invest in index…
Small and medium-sized family businesses are more innovative than you might realize.
The author of ‘A Black Philadelphia Reader,’ a new anthology of writing by Philadelphia authors past and present, revisits…
Politicians often are firmly committed to what they say they will do – until they announce otherwise.
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Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would…
Talking about mental health can be difficult for anyone. It’s even harder for athletes, who are expected to exhibit mental…
Kids love digging and may not realize the dangers a hole in the sand can pose.
Scholars have long measured the impact of a paper by counting the number of times other scientific articles cite it. Researchers…
Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for…
Despite reports of mismanagement, the 2024 Hajj brought together pilgrims of diverse backgrounds from 180 countries.
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The three-day meeting is touted as a time to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary. But gathered leaders face serious…